Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06
The closest Glidden colour is Delicate White (PPG1001-1), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Delicate White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Glidden
Most people comparing Behr to Glidden are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Delicate White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 88.38Behr is 94
- Hex
- #F1F2EE#F8F8F2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Delicate White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cotton Tail PPG0998-1ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Fencepost White 81YY 87/031ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Muslin White 82YY 85/038ΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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